Warranty; Maintenance; Service Testing; Hydraulic Test - Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

11.0 WARRANTY

Task Force Tips, Inc., 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA ("TFT") warrants to the original purchaser of its
Blitzfi re Monitor ("equipment"), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship during the fi ve (5) year period from the date of purchase.
TFT's obligation under this warranty is specifi cally limited to replacing or repairing the equipment (or its parts) which are shown by
TFT's examination to be in a defective condition attributable to TFT. To qualify for this limited warranty, the claimant must return the
equipment to TFT, at 3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-9327 USA, within a reasonable time after discovery of the
defect. TFT will examine the equipment. If TFT determines that there is a defect attributable to it, it will correct the problem within a
reasonable time. If the equipment is covered by this limited warranty, TFT will assume the expenses of repair.
If any defect attributable to TFT under this limited warranty cannot be reasonably cured by repair or replacement, TFT may elect to
refund the purchase price of the equipment, less reasonable depreciation, in complete discharge of its obligations under this limited
warranty. If TFT makes this election, claimant shall return the equipment to TFT free and clear of any liens and encumbrances.
This is a limited warranty. The original purchaser of the equipment, any person to whom it is transferred, and any person who is
an intended or unintended benefi ciary of the equipment, shall not be entitled to recover from TFT any consequential or incidental
damages for injury to person and/or property resulting from any defective equipment manufactured or assembled by TFT. It is agreed
and understood that the price stated for the equipment is in part consideration for limiting TFT's liability. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.
TFT shall have no obligation under this limited warranty if the equipment is, or has been, misused or neglected (including failure to
provide reasonable maintenance) or if there have been accidents to the equipment or if it has been repaired or altered by someone
else.
THIS IS A LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY ONLY. TFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE MADE BY TFT BEYOND THAT STATED IN THE DOCUMENT.
This limited warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

12.0 MAINTENANCE

The Blitzfi re Portable Monitor requires little maintenance. The unit should be kept clean and free of dirt by rinsing with water after
each use. Any inoperable or damage parts should be repaired or replaced before placing the unit in service.
In applications where appliances are left continuously connected to the apparatus or other devices or are used where water is
trapped inside the appliance, the appliance must be fl ushed with fresh water following each use and inspected for damage.
This monitor should be disconnected, cleaned and visually inspected inside and out at least quarterly, or as water quality and use
may require. Moving parts such as handles, valve ball and couplings should be checked for smooth and free operation. Seals shall
be greased as needed with Silicone based grease such as Dow Corning 112. Any scrapes that expose bare aluminum should be
cleaned and touched up with enamel paint such as Rust-Oleum. Replace any missing or damaged parts before returning to service.
Any alterations to the monitor and it's markings could diminish safety and constitutes a misuse
CAUTION
of this product.
Any Blitzfi re taken out of service due to failure should be returned to the factory for repair or replacement. If you have any questions
regarding the testing or maintenance of your valve, please call Task Force Tips at 800-348-2686.

12.1 SERVICE TESTING

In accordance with NFPA 1962 (2013), monitors must be tested a minimum of annually. Nozzles failing any part of this test must be
removed from service, repaired and retested upon completion of the repair.

12.1.1 HYDRAULIC TEST

1. The appliance being tested shall be positioned in a protective device or cover capable of holding the appliance and tested to
a minimum hydrostatic pressure of 300 psi (20.7 bar or 2070 kPa).
2. Test caps capable of withstanding the required hydrostatic pressure shall be attached to openings, and a device capable of
exerting the required hydrostatic pressure shall be attached to the appliance.
3. Appliances with relief valves shall have the relief valve outlet blanked off or otherwise closed during the test.
4. All air shall be bled from the system.
5. The gauge pressure shall be increased by 50 psi (3.45 bar or 345 kPa) increments and held for 30 seconds at each pressure
up to the maximum pressure for which the appliance is being tested and held for 1 minute without leakage.
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